This place was absolutely delicious! We didn't know anything about it, just popped in for some breakfast. We ordered the apple oat crumble French toast from the winter seasonal menu and the two egg combo. We also ordered the horchata cold brew. It was perfectly flavored and not too sweet. The food came out pretty fast considering it was a bit busy. The vibe was nice. It was like a diner feel. When we walked in we were greeted by at least 3 different servers! Although it was a big restaurant, the friendliness of the servers made it feel more like a small, homey restaurant. There was a variety of table sizes, so it could accommodate small or large parties. read more

See all

It feels strange to call something "very" average, but that's how Yolk often is. In a positive sense, I was thrilled that there was no wait on a Saturday around 10am. We sat down at a table near one of the secondary doors, so it was a bit cold, and it smelled not-great where we sat, almost like some BO (mildly). It wasn't anything that my coffee didn't cover up! Some things about this restaurant are weird, like a lack of Wifi, in today's day and age. Also, they're a breakfast place, serving coffee, and they don't have skim milk. It's not that uncommon, I think? If they can pour premade apple juice into tiny bottles, can't they keep a bottle of skim milk lying around somewhere? My husband and I both thought our food was decent but not great. My skillet was very mushy overall, everything being the same texture. I didn't finish more than half of it. There wasn't much flavor either. I would say, though, that it's cool that they offer chicken sausage. It's a great alternative to pork or fattier options, but it still tastes great, whatever they use. And it still a shock to see these items running at $20 and up, or others at $18 and up, for not-that-great, pretty basic food. I wouldn't avoid Yolk, but it doesn't stand out as a great option. read more

Always good fast and friendly service at this location. Been here a bunch of times. And will continue to come back. Good food priced fairly. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Exterior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Very busy on a Sunday. No outside drinks allowed. Ambience was nice. Our server Erin was very sweet. We ordered the chilaquiles and a breakfast sandwich with cheesy grits. Everything was tasteful but very large order read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great breakfast after a chilly walk to this location. Seated right away. I had pancakes with strawberries and my wife had a combo plate with eggs, waffles, bacon, and hash browns.(I should have taken a picture) The pancakes were just okay. Three large cakes with berries in and on top. Just not a lot of flavor. My wife's breakfast was almost too pretty to eat. But she did. Eggs cooked just right, very tasty bacon, fluffy waffles, and crisp taters. Service was pleasant and efficient. Restaurant was clean. We were there early so no noise or Sunday morning chaos. I know there are other Yolk locations but this one is a go to place in my book. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Menu at Yolk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is decent--3 stars but great service bumps up to 4. My BYO omelette was great. Daughter's Cinnamon roll French toast was a huge disappointment. For being Chicago, the cheesy grits were pretty good. My mom loved the Grilled cheese supreme--it's like a grown-ups grilled cheese. read more

Nice little joint in the downtown. We walked in and was quickly greeted and seated. The space is really open and bright and we were fortunate to be seated next to the window to people watch. Onto the food: 1) kids s'mores pancake - this was bigger than I expected and they did not go lightly on the toppings. Needless to say, this was very much kid approved! 2) smoked salmon eggs Benedict. This was ok. I like all of the ingredients, but would have preferred my smoke salmon in slices not diced up (first time ever having it diced up). They sautéed the onions, but some were still raw-ish. Not a bad dish, but not the best. 3) Horchata cold brew - this was so good and refreshing and bonus for being made with oat milk! Overall, I would not hesitate to come back to this spot or any of their other locations. read more

See all

Scrumptious. Not typical to say about diner food, but this place is a step above. The lady serving was very helpful with the menu. The egg scrambler was thick / meaty / cheesy but also had great flavor (just enough salt and spice). The pancakes were fluffy and toppings were delicious. What I liked too about this place (at least the shift I saw) was the employees being friendly / joking with each other and seeming to have a good time yet still get their work done. (Minor ding - the cup for water I was given had a smudge of peanut butter or something on the inside, but the lady replaced it immediately). Yolk is a great place and I'd do breakfast / brunch again here again. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Strawberry orange juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Stopped for breakfast on a Friday morning. No wait and sat at the bar. Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating. My husband ordered the corned beef and it was a huge portion plus the pancakes! I got a side of hashed browns w a side is sausage gravy. Was delicious! read more

See all

Yolk in the Streeterville area of downtown Chicago sits at the corner of McClurg and Grand, and is a tasty spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. The space isn't the largest, but it is bright, well equipped and easy to navigate. Service was stellar from entry to exit with our server being absolutely delightful. The dining room appeared clean, but the space in full from the floor to the ceilings and seating need some TLC, as conditionally its seen better days. Foodwise, we opted for waters, even though they had a good variety of breakfast and coffee drinks. We went with the create your own scramble along with pancakes and sausage links. The food was good, nothing phenomenal, but it hit the spot and came out fairly quickly. Overall, we enjoyed our meal at Yolk and will certainly be back! read more

See all

Excellent food and fast service...if you want a great breakfast this is the place to come

I'm originally from Chicago and when I'm in town visiting family, this is a place that we like to visit. I've been to both this location and the one in the South Loop. I like this location because they have outdoor seating. Unfortunately for this visit, it was January 2025 and way too cold to sit outside. It was New Year's Day and it was packed. Fortunately, we got on their electronic waitlist as soon as we got in the car on our way to the restaurant (20 minute drive) so our wait wasn't that great once we got there. They sat us at a table in this really overcrowded area which made our dining and those around us, not comfortable (there were 4 of us). I ordered the "Avalon Sunset" handheld (pics attached). This sandwich included a grilled chicken breast, bacon, tomato, Swiss and smashed avocado on grilled sourdough bread for $20. Nothing stellar, but I liked it. The service is what you'd expect in an overly crowded restaurant - mediocre. All in all, this can be a good experience if you come during the warmer months and sit outside. BTW, the outdoor seating is covered. Also, don't forget to join the electronic waitlist. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Inside the Avalon Sunset - grilled chicken breast, bacon, tomato, Swiss, smashed avocado on grilled sourdough for $20. It was decent. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

I arrived around 12:05pm on a Tuesday afternoon (NYE) to get food with my son. I joined the YELP waitlist around 7-8 minutes before arriving during my 12 minute walk here from my hotel. It was perfect timing as less than a minute after we arrived, they were calling my name to be seated. Shortly after being seated, a staff member brought over glasses and a pitcher of water. It was VERY busy! About a minute later, our waiter came over. He didn't say his name, which is a personal pet peeve. Per receipt, his name was Martin. I would've liked more hospitality as far as asking if we've been there before and giving some highlights. Conversation and information was minimal, unless asked directly. We placed our order at 12:17pm. I got the Yolk all star combo with lemon blueberry pancakes ($3 up-charge) and egg whites. I wanted to substitute one of my meats for potatoes but was told substitutions weren't allowed. My son got the kids Oreo pancakes and apple juice. The kids specialty pancakes doesn't come with sides. The food came at 12:34pm. My son's pancakes and my pancakes were huge! One piece of my bacon was crisper than the other, which I didn't like. I prefer crispy bacon and thought it was odd that the consistency didn't match. The sausages were thick and tasty. The eggs whites tasty normal but needed salt and pepper, which I added myself. I highly enjoyed my pancakes and my son really enjoyed his as well. Overall, it was a good experience and I definitely would return. I recommend joining the waitlist because the waiting area is small causing a little chaos especially when tables are ready. There is a bus stop right outside, if taking public transportation. read more

See all

Great service and very fast! The burger and fries were amazing. Next time I will have to try the hash browns because those looked so good read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Burger with fries and cup of berries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Switched it up at brunch and tried a sandwich. This was very tasty and I had a pleasant time, per usual at Yolk - Streeterville. The waitlist was quick to get a table and the staff are always wonderful and attentive. We were seated outside which I prefer because it can be noisy inside. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Avalon Sunset - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to all the Yolks in the city now and the service and food has always been consistently good, but the our server here was especially warm. I got the matcha raspberry latte, which was lightly sweet. I also got their kale and cauliflower scrambler with hashbrowns and pancakes, which was a little underseasoned, but tasty! read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Kale and cauliflower scrambler with hashbrowns, pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Food and service were fantastic! Only downside was that the restaurant temp was incredibly warm. Could definitely benefit from some window shades. read more

Super quick service! We got to sit at the bar area and watch the fascinating hustle and bustle of the kitchen and staff! They work fast and efficiently! The food was good! Try their drip coffee it was great! It's loud in there because of the fast paced environment. A diner vibe with great fast paced service and smiling staff. read more

See all

Our server Daniel was so kind and on top of everything. Really enjoyed his hospitality! Food was okay, a little overpriced but definitely big portions to back it up. It gives classic breakfast restaurant vibes. I got the protein combo and it was good, grits needed a little seasoning but easy fix. I got the cinnamon French toast upgrade and it was stale but Daniel took care of that asap. Thanks for breakfast y'all! read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Sadly, the only picture I took was of my tea. We were a little hungry and polished off for most of our food in no time. Our server Martin was great! The service was quick even though they were crowded. My husband had the omelette, which is huge! Ended up taking half of it home. I had the scrambled eggs with onion, bacon, and potatoes. To top it off the gluten-free toast, which is so good you would never know it was gluten-free. We both enjoyed our meals. Although the prices are a bit high, it's probably in line with most of our Chicago restaurants. Fortunately, we had a coupon book and one of our meals was free. Continues to be a neighborhood favorite and when the weather is nice, it is great to sit outdoors. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Yummy, spicy, hot chai tea latte with almond milk. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review is solely for the manager Spyros. I am from out of town and I accidentally ordered food for pick up from the wrong location. He helped me with GrubHub so I could cancel my order and get a refund. Thank you very much for your kindness! I will definitely try to stop by for breakfast before leaving Chicago. read more

This was our 2nd time at this Yolk location and both times the food and service has been great. It's a bit pricey but that's Chicago. The restaurant is clean and bright and bigger than it looks on the outside. read more

Good service friendly delicious great menu Options! Fantastic ambiance would highly recommend!

A great stop for breakfast, good food, great selections, and fast delivery ,great waitress, and waiters.

Great food, great experience. Went with my family while visiting Chicago. The service was wonderful and it had a good ambiance. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had such a craving for eggs Benedict. So I walked on over to Yolk. This was my second attempt at giving them a chance to make up for their lack of service and the food but they fell flat again! Ya can't substitute ham off the bone for Canadian bacon. Why? Because the ham slice is too large! What a joke! What clowns! Every other establishment I have eaten at were more than happy to substitute ham for Canadian bacon and with no up charge! Nope! Not these people. So I walked out. I will never ever dine there again! What a waste! Total waste of time! I wish I had remained in my bed! Unfortunately because of past experiences I cannot in good conscience recommend this place to anyone. Horrid food! Horrible experience! Terrible service! They lack!!! It's a hard no from me! Enter at your own risk! You've been warned folks! read more

While in Chicago and looking for a delicious , diner breakfast with a twist... you must visit Yolk located in the heart of Downtown. Staff were very welcoming and attentive and vibe was very chill. Sat at the bar and enjoyed an amazing breakfast. What a start to my day. read more

See all

Absolutely love this place. First time trying and I would definitely be going back! The food was delicious and they give huge portions. Service was quick and servers were very attentive. Would recommend to anyone in Chicago! read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Country Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

This place was amazing. We are from out of town and just so happen to stumble across this breakfast place. I had the cheesy egg sandwhich on an everything bagel with a side of cheesy grits and my boyfriend had the french toast and it was really good. Everything was fresh. Bailey was our server, she was very friendly and helpful with deciding on what to order. The grapefruit juice was freshly squeezed and the White rose tea was also good. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Cheesy Egg Sandwich and Cheesy Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We arrived to Chicago after an overnight Amtrak trip and finding breakfast was our first stop. After reading a ton of reviews we settled on Yolk. There was no wait as we opted for a smaller table (staff did let us know ahead of time). The place was crowded but not uncomfortable. Our waiter greeted us warmly and was very welcoming and attentive throughout the experience. I will say we were both underwhelmed with our orders. For a business named after eggs we expected more from our omelettes. The omelettes were very large and full of different fillings, but it was almost too much in a way. The egg itself was flavorless and definitely not the star of the show. As humorous as it sounds, the toast and jam were my favorite part of this meal. We probably won't be back, but overall it was not an unenjoyable experience. read more

I came for the banana nut bread French toast. I was sat right away even though it seemed really busy. I was very happy. The French toast also comes with a side of peanut butter and syrup. This was my everything. 4 pieces of bread with bananas in every bite. It's really banana bread and not just bread with bananas. You can't really spear it with your fork, you need to scoop. It was noisy like all breakfast places when they're busy. But service was great and i got in and out quickly and full. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Banana nut bread French toast. 10/10 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A fun place to go at least once! Great portion size and good variety of food options made from an Egg! The place was cute and was pretty busy I must say. Wait time is around 30 mins min on weekends (unless you pre-book). The Buffalo Chicken Wrap Sandwich was very tasty. I was a bit disappointed with Benedict Caprese because the Hollandaise sauce was quite less and there was very little pesto and mozzarella. The whole point why I ordered this instead of the simple Eggs Benedict. Nevertheless, Cheesy Egg Sandwich was good too. read more

See all

Another place that were told to try! Food is good, I would give them 4/5. It's easy to make a reservation through Yelp but you have to show up for them to check you in so you're actually in line! We had few dishes. I had their egg Benedict caprese, I expected it to be good but it was super runny I would give it 3/5 My husband and friends loved california omelet! Countryside skillet. We also had very berry and Nutella crape. Overall I would give them 4/5. Regular coffee was good, service was fast. I have had better breakfast places though but this get 4/5 overall Check in on Yelp for 10% off total bill read more

See all

Walked in around 11am on a Friday morning. The person that seated us was very delightful; asking how our Christmas went, etc. Our server and busboy were just as nice. I heard a lot of thank yous between the workers behind the counter as well so kudos to the manager for bringing an atmosphere of kindness. My husband ordered a French toast with added strawberries and a side of cheesy grits. My child had the kids French toast and I had a Supreme Grilled Cheese. Everything tasted great which was evident, considering ALL our plates were empty and cleaned off. I also enjoyed the White Peppermint Mocha Latte that came in a hefty sized mug. read more

See all

First time here. Large dining area inside, including a very long breakfast counter with tall stools. Pretty decent patio seating as well. Shade screens cover the whole outside area, where we ate. Dogs allowed on patio. Sadly, the couple next to us had a small Pomeranian type dog that kept clearing its throat the whole time. Not a great sound while trying to eat. Jennifer was the hosted and ended up being our server. Friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, attentive throughout. Twenty-three y/o Daughter ordered an Iced Chia Tea Latte. Very delicious. I had a hot, black tea, not sure what brand it was, but it was very good, i.e., a good brand. Cinnamon roll was just "meh" we both agreed. Lightly frosted cream cheese frosting was good, but the roll itself was dense and cold. I was expecting it to be warmed up. Kind of gummy when you chew it. Would not order it again. Daughter ordered her own omelette of cheddar cheese & mushroom. It was very big, came piping hot. She enjoyed it. It came with crispy hash browns (we split) had a good crunch, not terribly hot. Also came with pancake or toast, which she declined. Omelette was pretty big. I ordered the Avocado Toast. It had nicely diced red onion, tomatoes, smoked salmon. Could have had a bit more capers, but it was still good. Toast had a good crunch to it. I had added two over easy eggs on top. They were cold. I was so hungry , l ate it anyway. I am interested in trying their salad and sandwich options in the future. Willing to give it another try. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Water for the table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Yolk offers a vast array of breakfast options! I decided to get the cheesy egg sandwich on an everything bagel. The bagel was not a good consistency, but the sandwich contents were delicious! I had a side of cheese grits that were great! My friend had a fried chicken sandwich that she enjoyed! We split a Nutella crepe. The service was great! They kept the coffees full! The meal was very enjoyable, and I would come back again. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Cheesy Egg Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

The vibe in here is nice and bright. Everything we ordered was delicious except for my kids pancake. It had a very dry cakey texture. Out server was very attentive right when we walked in but after we got our food and asked as she was serving our dishes on how it was and never checked back again. I wasn't able to tell her about the pancakes until we got our bill. Overall I would definitely go back but won't be ordering the pancakes. read more

See all

There was a slight wait when I arrived today but I got sat pretty quickly. I ordered the chicken or the egg sandwich with potatoes. I wish the that they had put less sauce on the chicken sandwich it made it kind of messy to eat and I had to scrap off some of it to enjoy. The potatoes I were kind of crunchy like it could have been cooked for another minute or 2. The Santa Fe Frittata came with a lot less of food and the pancakes were the best part of that meal in my opinion. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - The Chicken or the Egg Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Dined for brunch while in Chicago on a busy weekend...NO WAIT at 11:30am (compared to 1.5 hr + waits at nearby breakfast joints)! Bright, sunny urban setting with a vibrant vibe. Incredible menu that offers something for anyone's palate. My daughter ordered a crepe with Nutella, berries, and bananas. Yummmm! I ordered the Green Machine 5-egg omelette w/ hash-browns (substituted berries for the pancakes) - most delicious and cool shaped omelette I've ever had! A bold statement...I know...but trust me! It was delicious ! And the coffee was superb! Attentive and prompt service by a friendly waitress and staff - and the food came out in good time. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Nutella Crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nutella creps were so delicious! But very berry was average! They are always busy and you have to book a head of time. read more

See all